Attention to the cleaning of solid wood furniture
1. Timely dust removal
For solid wood furniture, dust is the number one killer, especially for high-end solid wood furniture such as mahogany and teak. Shorten the service life of solid wood furniture, so the solid wood furniture must be wiped every day.
2. Selection of dust removal tools
For the wiping of solid wood furniture, it is strictly forbidden to use rough rags to wipe, which is likely to scratch the surface of the furniture, affect the appearance, and even cause future cracks. Therefore, it is important to choose a soft cotton cloth.
3. Choice of stain cleaner
To remove stains, you need to use a special furniture cleaner. Don't just use household detergent to clean up just to save money. This may accelerate the aging of solid wood furniture.
Daily protection points of solid wood furniture
1. Avoid direct sunlight on solid wood furniture
Although the sunlight in winter is not as violent as in summer, long-term sunlight combined with an already dry climate can easily make the wood too dry, cracks, and partial fading. Therefore, in daily life, the placement of furniture should try to avoid long-term exposure of outdoor sunlight to the whole or part of the furniture, or use transparent tulle curtains to separate direct sunlight, so that it will not affect the indoor lighting, but also make it soft. Light adds a touch of warm and romantic atmosphere to the room while protecting the indoor furniture.
2. Handle with care to avoid bumps and scratches
Solid wood furniture can be called a high-end product among wooden furniture. It would be a pity if you accidentally scratch or break it. When handling or moving the furniture, handle it with care, and don't pull it hard, so as not to damage the tenon and tenon structure. Tables and chairs cannot be lifted and fall off easily. They should be lifted from both sides of the table and the chair surface. It is best to remove the cabinet door and lift the cabinet to reduce weight and avoid movement of the cabinet door. If you need to move particularly heavy furniture, you can use a soft rope to set it under the furniture chassis and lift it up and then move it.
When cleaning, avoid touching the furniture with cleaning tools, and don't let hard metal products or other sharp objects collide with the furniture, so as to protect the surface from hard marks and hanging wires.
3. Keep away from heat sources and corrosive substances
Do not place hot or cold objects on the solid wood furniture, keep away from open flames, and do not expose the surface of the furniture to corrosive substances, such as alcohol, banana water, gasoline, nail polish, strong acids, alkalis, etc. These will cause damage to solid wood furniture that is difficult to repair.
4. Avoid uneven placement of solid wood furniture
The floor where the furniture is placed must be kept flat, and the four legs of the furniture must be stable and flat on the ground, avoiding unevenness. If the furniture is placed in a state of frequent shaking, it will loosen the tenon or fasteners over time, and the bonding part will crack. Of course, it will also affect the service life of the furniture. The solution is to modify the ground or use a slightly larger area of the hard plastic board to achieve the purpose of laying the four legs of the furniture flat.
5. Avoid placing heavy objects on solid wood furniture
Avoid placing heavy objects on the surface of the furniture for a long time, especially TVs, fish tanks, etc., which are likely to cause deformation of the furniture. When placing things on solid wood furniture, a cloth cushion should be laid on the surface to effectively prevent dents.
Fixing common problems of solid wood furniture
1. Scald treatment of solid wood furniture
When solid wood furniture accidentally prevents very hot things, it is easy to leave hot marks. At this time, a dry, ultra-fine furniture coating special steel wool pad can be used on the scalded area, and wipe it directly along the direction of the wood grain; you can also use salad oil or mayonnaise to apply to the scalded area, and take a soft cloth to smooth the wood. Wipe it gently, then change to a clean soft cloth to wipe it clean, and finally polish it.
2. Burn treatment of solid wood furniture
Cigarette butts or unextinguished matches leave scorch marks on the paint surface of the furniture. If the paint surface is burnt, you can wrap a fine-grained hard cloth on the matchstick or toothpicks, gently wipe the marks, and then apply a thin layer of wax to make the scorch marks It can be faded.
3. Watermark treatment of solid wood furniture
If the furniture is not wiped off in time after being dripped with water, watermarks will be left after drying. You can cover the watermarks with a slightly thicker damp cloth, press lightly with a heated electric iron, and the watermarks can be eliminated.
4. Scratch treatment of solid wood furniture
If the lacquer of the furniture is scratched and the wood under the lacquer is not touched, use the same color as the furniture to apply crayons or paint on the wound surface of the furniture to cover the exposed background color, and then apply a thin layer of transparent nail polish.
5. Moldy treatment of solid wood furniture
If you encounter mildew on solid wood furniture, you can first use a clean soft cloth dipped in a neutral detergent or a special furniture cleaner to remove it. Then lightly smear a layer of furniture wax or furniture-specific essential oil on the moldy part, and put a piece of soap or a gauze bag full of dried tea leaves on the moldy area to help eliminate the moldy smell.